Breeze Of Blossoms
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Breeze Of Blossoms
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms.
~ Kikkyu Sojun (1394 - 1481) Japan
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Cherry
(Prunus avium - wild cherry)
In Japan, since 400's CE, the cheerful tradition of Hanami - picnicking under cherry trees - continues to this day. Whereas initially it was a custom of the Imperial Court, it eventually became popular with all people and a multitude of trees were planted.
It is believed this tree was cultivated in Egypt 600-700 BC. The Greeks and Romans used the cherry tree and its fruit, and wrote about it.
The wild cherry in the United Kingdom used to be sold in London on the branch. It was used for making cherry brandy. The sticky resin from the trunk can be chewed as a chewing gum.
Romania, the US, Germany and Italy are leaders in the production of cherries, either for fresh fruit or for preserves, canning, confections and distilleries for brandies and liqueurs.
Sources:
The Romantic Language Of Flowers [Davies;Saunders]
Glorious Harvest [Bianchini; Corbetta]
Food For Free ... guide to edible species [R. Mabey]
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The Japanese Sakura Festival was celebrated this weekend, and the Cherry Blossom Festival which started in late March is ongoing throughout the month of April. Spring is slow to arrive this year, but the trees are beginning to bloom in full force now. Unfortunately, so is the rain and the wind, so capturing them is a challenge in timing.
This image: a composite of three, then a light pastel rainbow effect applied with the teeniest hint of texture.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to FAA groups for featuring this image :
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April 10th, 2017
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Comments (26)
Elizabeth Tillar
Connie, this is a gorgeous and festive spring image of lovely cherry blossoms! The colors are exquisite and nicely processed! l/f
Cheryl Rose
Magnificent celebration of Spring in this beautiful soft presentation of these sweet cherry blossoms. A perfect celebration of Spring. Beautiful work, dear Connie!! l/f/tw
Connie Handscomb replied:
Saturday greetings to you, dear Cheryl ! It's raining again outside our window so no camera visitations today (but tomorrow shld be grand) .. ; thank you so much for enjoying my blossoms!;))
Malanda Warner
Connie, such a delicate and dreamy presentation of spring blossoms! LF
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, dear Malanda; & for your appreciation of floral blooms - Easter Blessings to you!;))
Jerry Bokowski
Love the blues, Connie. Visually and musically. This is one elegant image with lovely light and warm and cool hues! .......fav / like
Connie Handscomb replied:
Thank you, Jerry! Yes, you do like blue ... pleased you enjoy this little bit of springtime ... the blooms here are way, way behind this season .. they are not all open like this one ; best to you this Easter Weekend!;))
Sally Banfill
Spring is here! Light hearted and beautiful!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Barely, Sally! So chilly & still too wet! The cherry trees are still not all out in full here .. an amazing, unusual spell of weather! Stay warm & dry your side; & Happy Easter!;))
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